Starting a home-based business is a dream that many of us aspire to achieve. Whether it’s an online shop, a freelance service, or a craft workshop, working from home can save you a considerable amount of money on rent, commuting, and office expenses. However, if you’re starting to feel cramped in your spare room or your basement, it may be time to consider upgrading to a garage workspace. Keep reading and we’ll explore the benefits of adding a detached garage to your property, and how it can provide the perfect setting for your home business.

Increased Privacy

One of the main benefits of having a detached garage for your home business is increased privacy. Unlike renting an office space or sharing your home space, a separate garage allows you to have complete control over your work environment. You can personalize the space to your liking and create a professional atmosphere for meeting clients or conducting business calls.

When designing your custom garage, you can add office space and storage space on the second floor and conduct your business on the garage level all without distractions from busy parking lots or street traffic.

More Space to Grow

A garage provides you with more square footage than a spare room, which means you have more room to store inventory, equipment, and supplies. This is especially useful if you’re running a business that requires a lot of physical products or tools. Plus, if you need to hire employees in the future, a larger space will accommodate everyone more comfortably.

Consider how this garage addition will affect your future business growth. Will you now be able to handle more business? If so, then you’ll probably need more people to help with the increased work or need more storage for products. The good news is that having a garage on your own property makes it convenient if you have to add onto the original garage when needed.

Saving Money

Renting office space can be expensive, especially if you’re working from home to save money. Adding a detached garage to your property can be a one-time expense, and it can pay off in other ways down the road. You can save money on rent, utilities, and transportation, while also increasing the value of your property.

And, if you ever move your business out of the home garage or stop doing the business someday, you’ll still have a detached garage that can be used for anything else you want. If you’ve paid to rent office space or an industrial garage and stop doing business at that location, then all the money you paid toward renting is just gone with nothing to show for it. Sort of like renting a home vs owning a home.

Reducing Distractions

Working from home can be tough, especially if you have a family or pets that constantly need attention. A detached garage can provide a distraction-free environment where you can work without interruptions and increase your productivity. You can set your own hours and stick to a routine without worrying about household chores or other distractions. And because you can make it look like a real business it feels more productive and conducive to a work environment rather than working in your families living areas.

Flexibility

A detached garage gives you the flexibility to work whenever you want and set your own schedule. You can work early in the morning or late at night without worrying about noise or disturbing others. Plus, you can include features such as heating, air conditioning, and soundproofing to make the space more comfortable and functional.

And, if you have teenagers or other family members that can help out with the business and earn an income you won’t have to worry about driving your kids to their job downtown. It’s a time saver, flexible for the whole family, and it’s how a lot of family business get started.

Garage Designs for Your Needs

Designing a garage for your specific needs is the best way to get everything you need to conduct your business without compromising your work flow by having to adjust to the confines of a rented space. You can choose to have your new garage match the style and color of your home and roof line, windows and doors can even match.

In addition, you’ll be able to close in office space with an access door so customers don’t have to see the whole production side of the business and you, or an office worker, can handle phone calls in peace without distractions. Adding a second floor for more office space or storage gives you even more ways to customize with shelving, closets, and a bathroom for employees.

Less Time Commuting, More Time for You

Ask anyone who currently works from home how they don’t miss traffic jams. It’s amazing when start adding up the hours a week you’ll get back if you don’t have to drive to work. An average commute without a traffic jam might be a half hour each way, add another fifteen minutes stuck in traffic and now that’s now an hour and a half per day and a total of seven and a half hours a week! Stuck in the car.

That’s a day’s work for most people. So, that’s seven and a half hours more for you per week to enjoy, and we haven’t even added up the cost of gas for your car that you would get to keep or the cost of buying lunch and coffee while on the road. It’s definitely worth considering all the factors that go into the “cost” of working outside the home.

Conclusion

In conclusion, a detached garage is an excellent option for home business owners who need more space and privacy. It’s a cost-effective way to increase the value of your property while providing a professional workspace. Whether you’re starting a business from scratch, or you’re looking to upgrade your current workspace, a detached garage is an innovative solution that offers flexibility, organization, and productivity all in one package. So, why not consider adding a garage to your property today and see what a difference it can make for your home business?